THEY SAID IT

“THAILAND SENT AROUND 100 UIGHURS BACK TO CHINA YESTERDAY.”

Col Weerachon Sukhondhapatipak, deputy celebrity government spokesman, initiates a minor political firestorm and Turkish mob.

“A FLAGRANT VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.”

UN High Commissioner for Refugees comments on the expulsion of the Uighur.

“I’M NOT CHINESE, I’M KOREAN.”

A scared tourist tells a violent, nationalist Turkish mob that not all Asians are Chinese.

“IF NOT ME, WHO?”

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, prime minister, says the public should have trust in him as leader.

“IT DOESN’T MEAN THE CASE IS CONCLUDED.”

Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd, celebrity government spokesman, on the release of the 14 students without posting bail.

“[WE MAY] MAKE SUCH DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE.”

Rajata Rajatanavin, public health minister, calls for public donations to maintain the universal (30-baht) healthcare scheme.

“GOD WILL KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT THE MURDERERS.”

Zaw Lin, accused in the Koh Tao murder case, says he and his co-defendant hope they can get justice.

“THIS YEAR IS WORSE THAN ANY OTHER.”

Ranong Rachasing, a 57-year-old Suphan Buri rice farmer, laments the drought.

“DOWNPOURS MAY NOT ARRIVE TILL AUGUST.”

The Meteorological Department adjusts its forecast for rainy season, which has been “next month” since May.

“I WILL NOT RETURN TO POLITICS.”

Phra Suthep Thaugsuban, former Democrat and government phuyai shocks with a new claim on his plans for after the monkhood.

“PEOPLE SHOULD AND DO TRUST ME.”

Hillary Clinton, aspiring politician now attempting to win the Democratic Party nomination as US presidential candidate.